Harry Eisenstat
Born: 10/10/1915 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 3/21/2003 in Beachwood, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-05-19 | Final Game: 1942-09-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Biography
Harry Eisenstat was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 to 1942. Born in 1915, Eisenstat made his debut during an era that was marked by the growing popularity of baseball in America, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his career, he accumulated a record of 25 wins and 27 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound.
Eisenstat's career earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.84, reflecting his ability to limit opposing teamsโ scoring opportunities. He struck out 157 batters and recorded 14 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness as both a starting pitcher and a reliever. Although he played in a relatively short timeframe, Eisenstat's contributions to his teams during the late 1930s and early 1940s remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of pitchers during this dynamic period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 27 | 165 | 32 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 478.7 | 550 | 204 | 30 | 114 | 157 | 3.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5.65 | -74.3 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 3 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 61 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 3.97 | 515.6 |
| 1938 | DET | AL | 9 | 6 | 32 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 125.3 | 131 | 52 | 29 | 37 | 3.73 | 1624.4 |
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 6 | 7 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 103.7 | 109 | 38 | 23 | 38 | 3.30 | 946.1 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 39 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 6.98 | -393.7 |
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 1 | 4 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 71.7 | 78 | 25 | 12 | 27 | 3.14 | 800.4 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 34.0 | 43 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 4.24 | -410.2 |
| 1942 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 47.7 | 58 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 2.45 | 1461.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 123 | 11 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 39 | 0.211 | 0.271 | 0.220 | 0.490 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | BRO | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | BRO | NL | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | DET | AL | 32 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.139 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 26 | 32 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | DET | AL | 10 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 27 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CLE | AL | 21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | CLE | AL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 165 | 0 | 17 | 95 | 3 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | BRO | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | BRO | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938 | DET | P | 32 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 2 | 2 |
| 1939 | CLE | P | 26 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | DET | P | 10 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | CLE | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1941 | CLE | P | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | CLE | P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 165 |